Trooper Ricky Marshall McCoy, Virginia State Police, Virginia

Trooper Ricky Marshall McCoy

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, January 3, 1986

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Ricky Marshall McCoy

Trooper Ricky McCoy was shot and killed after responding to reports of a vehicle being driven erratically on I-81 near Salem, Virginia.

As he approached the vehicle, the suspects ambushed him and wounded him. As he attempted to crawl back to his patrol car, one of the suspects shot and killed him.

The men had just stolen the vehicle from the Front Royal area after shooting the owner. After shooting Trooper McCoy, the suspects ran to a nearby residence, killed one of the residents, kidnapped the man's wife, and stole their van. A chase ensued in which the men shot and killed the hostage before both committed suicide.

Trooper McCoy had served with the Virginia State Police for 5.5 years. He was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and brother.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 5 years, 6 months
Badge 1551

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

stolen vehicle, traffic stop

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I can not believe you have been gone for 40 years. I turned 21 on the day you were murdered. I still wear the bracelet I bought on ODMP. You were killed so close to where my Dad was living at the time. Rest in Peace Trooper McCoy.

Rhonda Wickline
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January 6, 2026